Although the stock market experienced vibrant transactions with total value of nearly 8.36 trillion VND (USD) on both bourses on March 14, the VN-Index of the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) failed to hit the threshold of 1,140 points.

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index is forecast to struggle due to uncertain market sentiment this week, with eyes on the two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) set to finish reviewing their portfolios on March 16.

Although the VN-Index didn’t hit the short-term target of 1,130 points last week as expected, it has nevertheless maintained its upward trend and is forecast to open next week’s session with positive status.